Chicago PD season 12, directed by Gwen Sigan, is ready to premiere on September 25, 2024 on NBC. A day later, it will be available to stream online on Peacock.
As per NBC, the new season of the police procedural drama will feature the main cast of Jason Beghe as Sergeant Hank Voight, Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess, Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek, LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater, and Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Officer Dante Torre.
The synopsis of Chicago PD season 12 season states:
A month after Voight's close brush with death, Intelligence is overwhelmed with cases as they catch a high-stakes drug bust.
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The new and old cast of Chicago PD season 12 season 12
1) Jason Beghe
Jason Beghe will play the unyielding taskmaster heading the Intelligence Unit at Chicago PD as Sergeant Hank Voight. Beghe's iteration of Voight has anchored the series since its inception in 2014. His other works include the TV series Californication and the action thriller film The Next Three Days.
2) Marina Squerciati
She will reprise her character as Officer Kim Burgess, the highly dedicated and sensitive officer who faces numerous personal and professional challenges throughout the show. Squerciati has played guest roles in shows like Gossip Girl, The Good Wife, and Blue Bloods.
3) Patrick John Flueger
Patrick John Flueger is set to return as Officer Adam Ruzek, a young officer with many complications in his personal life. Flueger's performance as Adam Ruzek has made him a fan favorite and he will continue this legacy in Chicago PD season 12. He has previously appeared in the science fiction television series The 4400.
4) LaRoyce Hawkins
LaRoyce Hawkins will portray Officer Kevin Atwater, a morally righteous and bold officer, in Chicago PD season 12. Apart from his long-standing role in the NBC police drama, the 36-year-old actor has appeared in the TV series South Side and the comedy film Hope Springs Eternal.
5) Benjamin Levy Aguilar
Benjamin Levy Aguilar will return as Officer Dante Torres. The viewers may see Dante's character getting more screen time on Chicago PD season 12. Benjamin Levy Aguilar has appeared in the TV series Filthy Rich and the romance film Before the Dawn.
New faces on Chicago PD season 12
Actor Toya Turner will appear as police officer Yara Page. As per Deadline, her character could be a potential love interest for Officer Kevin Atwater.
Actor Shawn Hatosy will join the show as Deputy Chief Charlie Reid. Director Gwen Sigan spoke to TV Insider and said Reid's character will add a "new dynamic for the intelligence unit."
Since actor Tracy Spiridakos will not be returning as detective Hailey Upton, in season 12, we can perhaps see more of detective Josephine "Jo" Petrovic, played by Bojana Novakovic. Petrovic's character was introduced last season and can see more development this season.
The crew of Chicago PD season 12
This season 12 will be directed by Gwen Sigan, who has been with the show since its second season. Writers Rick Eid and Derek Haas, who know the characters like the back of their hand, will be in charge of the storyline.
Gregory Van Horn will helm the production design. Van Horn has been with the show since its premiere. His meticulous attention to detail has always managed to capture the essence of Chicago on the screen.
It will be interesting to see how the show unfolds in the upcoming season. With new characters, the longstanding show is expected to get fresh plot points in the Chicago PD universe.